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1970s car hire for film and TV

Seventies casting is not limited to bright paint or a conspicuous hero car. Workplaces, housing estates and family journeys can need a less showy traffic mix. Earlier vehicles can sit alongside newer ones when the scene’s date allows it. Plan readable plates and roadside lettering with the art department, especially where a wide view includes parked cars beyond the performers. A search within 1970s covers 379 listings, dating from 1970 to 1979; the year of the scene can guide the choice before you turn to colour and appearance. The selection’s main categories are Classic, American and Sports car, connecting these vehicles with wider choices when you want to look beyond a single make or period. Across these listings, blue, red and white are the main colours, giving you a starting point for a visual comparison before narrowing the choices by year. Owners have supplied the photographs for 6 of these listings.

Brown, orange and avocado; vinyl roofs and chrome bumpers. The 1970s have a look that audiences recognise instantly, and the cars carry much of it. CarSeen lists 379 cars from the 1970s for film, TV, commercial and photoshoot hire, from Ford Cortinas and Capris to Triumph Stags, Rover P6s, Minis, FX4 black cabs and American muscle cars. Browse below and send us a brief.

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The cars of 1970s Britain

Ford dominated British roads in the 1970s. The Cortina, Escort, Capri and Granada appear in countless period dramas because they were everywhere. British Leyland cars such as the Mini, Allegro and Princess, along with Vauxhalls, Hillmans and Triumphs, fill out a believable street. Imported Volkswagens, Fiats, Citroëns and Datsuns became more common as the decade went on.

Sports cars and executive saloons

The MGB, Triumph Stag and Spitfire, Jaguar XJ and Rover P6 bring different kinds of status to a scene, and a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow says money in any decade. These cars work as hero cars for drama and as standout pieces for fashion and music shoots.

Vans, cabs and working vehicles

The Austin FX4 black cab, Reliant three-wheelers, Citroën 2CV vans, Land Rover Series vehicles and VW campers all place a scene firmly in the decade. Add them to the same brief as your cars.

American cars of the 1970s

Big sedans, Checker cabs, Camaros, Corvettes, Chargers and El Caminos suit US-set stories and music videos. Most are left-hand drive. See American cars for film.

Casting a 1970s street

A 1975 street should include plenty of 1960s cars and only a few brand-new ones. Region and class matter too. We cast cars as a group and check model years against your story's date. For long-running series, see period cars for TV drama.

FAQ

Can I hire 1970s cars for filming?

Yes. CarSeen sources 1970s cars for film, TV, commercials, music videos and photoshoots, including British saloons, sports cars, vans, black cabs and American cars.

Can you supply a full 1970s street of cars?

Yes. Tell us the year, the location and how many vehicles you need, and we'll cast a matching group with a realistic mix of ages.

Do you have 1970s police cars?

The catalogue includes period police and emergency vehicles. See our police cars for filming page or tell us the period in your brief.

How much does it cost to hire a 1970s car for a shoot?

Every job is quoted individually. The price depends on the car, the number of days, how it's used, transport and drivers.

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